Rural
Charter CEO Says Company is Optimistic About Rural Expansion
A rural build required as part of the company’s Time Warner Cable purchase was surprisingly profitable, Chris Winfrey said.
Charter
Founded in 1993, Charter Communications is the second-largest wireline broadband provider in the U.S., with $55.1 Billion in Annual Revenue as of 2024. They offer internet, video, voice, and mobile services to more than 32 million customers in 41 states.
FCC
FCC Label Mandate, Charter’s New Executive VP, Robocalls in September
The majority of providers will be required to deploy the label by April 10, 2024.
NCTA
Industries Revive Familiar Arguments After Net Neutrality Announcement
Telecoms oppose the measure, while major software companies side with the FCC.
E-Rate
FCC Waives Hurricane Idalia Rules, North Carolina Awards, Fiber Deployment in Kansas
The hurricane waiver relieves providers from Universal Service Fund rules.
Defense
Ubiquity Expands Open Access Networks, Hughes Secures LEO Contract, Charter Exec Moves Over
Ubiquity’s open access networks launched in Carlsbad, California and Mesa, Arizona.
Chips
First Wireless Innovation Fund Grants, Greg McLaughlin New CEO of AEX, New Lumen Board Appointment
Grants were awarded to projects at Northeastern University, New York University, and DeepSig.
FCC
Charter Chooses Nokia for 5G, Microsoft Children’s Privacy Settlement, FCC Adopts $5M Robocall Fine
Charter has selected Nokia for its 5G rollout.
House Judiciary
AI Regulation Bill, Quantum Fiber in More Cities, Charter Awarded $60M in Florida Broadband
The AI Disclosure Act would require disclosures on all AI-generated content.
Expert Opinion
Tom Reid: Accountability in Broadband Maps Necessary for BEAD to Achieve Mission
The sheer magnitude of the overstatements in the FCC’s map makes the challenge process untenable.
Cox Communications
TikTok Fights Montana Ban, FCC Investigates ACP Qualification, Starry Digital Equity Work
A TikTok spokesperson argued that the ban violates the First Amendment.
Expert Opinion
Debra Berlyn: Creating a Path to Close the Digital Divide for Older Adults
Programs like the ACP and technologies like fixed wireless can play a key role in connecting older adults.
FCC
New ACP Landing Page, Cellular Association Wants More Mid-Band Spectrum, New Ezee Fiber CEO
The website is said to conveniently house relevant information and sign-up for the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Charter
Rip and Replace Bill, NTIA Head on 6G, Charter’s New Promotion
The FCC has said there is a $3 billion shortfall in funding to replace security threat equipment.
Infrastructure
Telecoms Urge FCC to Address Pole Replacement Costs Before BEAD Funding Delivered
The FCC approved a comment period to address the issue over a year ago.
FCC
Charter Suggests Network Authentication Layer for Equipment Certification
The telecom said manufacturers are in the best position to ensure security.
FCBA
Industry Dissent on Whether Spectrum Sharing is Sustainable
Experts disagree on the capabilities of spectrum sharing, particularly the CBRS model.
